Ill Wind - Flashes (1968)

This Boston group delivers a hippie psychedelic folk-rock highly influencied by West Coast groups with male/female vocals. The good vibe and assertive vocals of Conny Devaney are the best ingredients.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 60:39
Genre: Psychedelic/Hippie Rock
CD reissue: 2001
Quality: 224 Kbps
Official website: http://www.ill-wind.com/

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Hazchem - Strange Attractor (1990)

"In 1990 members of '70's UK underground legends The High Tide, Kingdom Come and Third Ear Band got together to make this album under the name Hazchem. As you would expect this is an eclectic and weird concoction with a spacey feel mixing the harder edges of progressive rock with the flowing eastern improvisation of The Third Ear band. Vocals are handled by female vocalist Sushi Krishnamurthi who also wrote some of the material. An interesting experiment." (Official review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 65:09
Genre: Jazz/Prog Rock
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Gurnemanz - No Rays of Noise (1977)

This multi-instrumental group is very influencied by UK folk music, delivering an acoustic album with male/female vocals. The vocalist Manuela Schmitz also plays, tin-whistles, percussion, recorder and kazoo. Excellent!!

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English, German
Runtime: 77:52
Genre: Folk/Krautrock
CD reissue: 1996
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

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Fifty Foot Hose - Cauldron (1967)

"Fifty Foot Hose were essentially a studio band that only played a handful of gigs during their 18 months together. They set out to fuse avant-garde attitudes to just about every piece of noise-making electronic equipment they could get their hands on, including sirens, audio generators, oscillators and Theremins. They also had a major asset in the distinctive voice of Nancy Blossom." (Rateyourmusic.com review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Electronic/Avant-garde Psychedelic Rock
CD reissue: 1994
Quality: 192-320 Kbps
Official website: http://www.myspace.com/50fthose

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Extradition - Hush (1971)

Fragile and minimal acid-folk with orchestrated arrangements with darker patches of sparse percussion and experimental texture. The album is featured instruments alongside piano, harpsichord, dulcimer, harmonium, organ, cello, and various drums and gongs with Shayna Karlin's beautifully lush vocals.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Psychedelic/Acid Folk
CD reissue: 2003
Quality: 320 Kbps
Official website: NA

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The Daisy Chain - Straight or Lame (1967)

This Californian magical all-girls band delivers a psychedelic pop with garage rock, flower power and groovy jazz elements. The group plays organs, Farfisa, harmonica and flute. A lost treasure.

Line-up:

Rosemary Lane (vocals, guitar, bass guitar)

Shel Le (vocals, guitar)

Dee Dee Lea (vocals, flute, harmonica, percussion)

Camille (vocals, piano, organ)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Psychedelic/Garage Rock
CD reissue: 2005
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Chene Noir - Aurora (1971)

The full name is Théâtre du Chêne Noir. This is a troupe of musicians and actors performing an avant-garde dark atmosphere music with improvised jazz and rock, spoken word, dance, and theatrics. This album is piece performed in July 22nd and 23rd, recorded and released as LP. Multi and strange male and female vocals with Nicole Aubiat and Bénédicte Maulet.

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: French
Runtime: 36:06
Genre: Avant-garde Prog Rock
CD reissue: ??
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.chenenoir.fr

Bobbie Gentry - The Delta Sweete (1968)

Born Roberta Lee Streeter in Greenwood, MS. Although she is usually considered as part of Country music scene, I label her music as a folk combined with of pop, blues and country. Sounding quite unlike anything on either the country charts in that time.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 33:20
Genre: Folk/Country
CD reissue: 2006
Quality: 320 Kbps
Non-official website: http://www.myspace.com/bobbiegentry44

Axe - Music (1969)

Don't confuse with a 80's American Hard Rock band. Extremely rare album, according to record label, this album is one of the world's three rarest LPs, only six acetate copies were made in 1969. "A lost classic of the Psychedelic Underground Heay Rock, Curved Air meets Cream." The vocals are leaded by Vivienne. Highly recommended.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Heavy Psychedelic Rock
CD reissue: 2002
Quality: 256 Kbps
Official website: NA

Window - Window (1974)

"This fabulous folky/psych album from the '70s is yet another example of another great album that fell through the cracks in the musical pavement. When references to Window's self-titled album do pop up on the Internet, it is usually in a Christian folk context, although there is precious little of this genre present on this lovely, wistful acoustic album. The star of the show is undoubtedly the (un-named) singer, whose range, poise and delivery are reminiscent of the vocal talents Linda Perhacs, Vashti Bunyan, and even Joni Mitchell in her Court And Spark/Hissing Of Summer Lawns heyday. There's lots of trippy psych, particularly on the outstanding The Magician and Noah, and the strong, acoustic guitar-based accompaniment is tight but understated throughout. This, then, is an album that will appeal to lovers of folk-based female vocalist in particular, as well as appealing to those that just simply like good music. Another '70s obscurity that comes highly recommended." (Radioactive Records review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Psychedelic Folk
CD reissue: 2006
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Tudor Lodge - Tudor Lodge (1971)

The music is intimate and pastoral, melodic folk with mostly acousitc guitar, the occasionally solid use of bass and drums and some other orchestral instrumental touches (violins, clarinets, cellos, flutes, oboes etc). Rich in vocal harmonies with vocals leaded by Annie Steuart. Excellent!!!!!!!!

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: British Folk
CD reissue: 1990
Quality: 256 Kbps
Official website: http://www.tudorlodge.com

Rock Goddess - Rock Goddess (1983)

Rock Goddess was an all-girls group envolved in New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), which Iron Maiden was the main name. Besides for been part of a Heavy Metal movement, I see the group closer to a Hard Rock style clearly influencied by The Runaways.

Line-up:

Jody Turner - Vocals, Guitar

Julie Turner - Drums

Tracy Lamb - Bass

"Heartache" video:

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Hard Rock/Heavy Metal
CD reissue: 1998
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Peggy Lipton - Peggy Lipton (1968)

Born in New York City, Peggy Lipton is actress, apparently she is famous for a role in TV show "The Mod Squad" in late 60's. This is her sole album recorded in the same time. Although the critics claim she isn't a good singer, I like her (the cover is very beautiful). Musically it is a typical American folk album.

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Folk
CD reissue:
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Natural Acoustic Band - Learning to Live (1972) / Branching In (1974)

"Resolutely indebted to the hippy folk wave (which hep cats these days now call 'Acid Folk') Learning To Live and Branching In are impressive, if unremarkable, acoustic folk/pop/rock efforts that evoke Magna Carta - who guitarist Tim Hoy would later join - and the harmony light folk of US acts ala The Rose Garden. In short, the band's subtle blend of male and female harmonies [Krysia Kocjan] is an amalgamation of the Peter, Paul & Mary school of folk with hippy mysticism formulated under the influence of the Fairport explosion. The second album stands out in particular with its weaving of gentle pop, firmer band based performances and surprising psych rocker 'Is It True Blue?'." (BGO Records review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 75:57
Genre: Prog Folk Rock
CD reissue: 2005
Quality: VBR (~256 Kbps)
Official website: http://www.natural.acoustic.band.8k.com

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Margo Guryan - Take a Picture (1968)

This New York-born singer performs a floating jazzy pop melodies, smooth, light psychedelic, very sweet voice, singing mostly about unrequited love, sadness in a melancholic way. Very sweet.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 36:29
Genre: Sunshine/Baroque Pop
CD reissue: 2000
Quality: 160-192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.franklincastle.net/margo.htm
http://www.myspace.com/margoguryan

Levee Camp Moan - Levee Camp Moan (1969)

"Heavy Blues with feeling from this UK band who were popular regulars on the UK gig circuit. This album is from 1969 and captures a raw yet energetic sound, with some fine lead guitar by Ian Campbell and male/female lead vocals. This 2002 remastered reissue from Audio Archives includes six live tracks from the Peacock Farm Free Concerts." (Freak Emporium review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Heavy Blues Rock
CD reissue: 2002
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

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Kolinda - Kolinda (1976)

Kolinda plays complex folk music with diverse instrumentation and with medieval and Eastern influences. They mix elements of Hungarian and Balkan folksongs with a large amount of jazz, a bit of classical, and even a few notes of rock. This is a multi-vocals group with three male and two female vocals: Ágnes Zsigmondi (flute), Dóra Kovács (violin, flute).

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: Hungarian

Runtime:

Genre: Folk
CD reissue: never reissued
Quality: 256 Kbps (ripped from a LP)
Official website: http://home.comcast.net/~amccraven/index.html

In the Labyrinth - Dryad (2002)

"In the Labyrinth performs a kind of Progressive rock with very strong ethnic influences. Following in this path their friends of Orient Squeezers, those musicians prove to be a lot less traditional in their approach, and let some great space to electric instruments. Some Indian, Oriental and even African influences are put on a rock basis, and this result can remind, depending on the moment, of Peter Gabriel, Agitation Free and even Pink Floyd." (Musea Records review)

The girls: Helena Selander (Angelic voice and harmonies) and Kristina Fuentes (Background harmonies).

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 59:31

Genre: Prog Folk Rock

Quality: 256 Kbps
Official website: http://www.inthelabyrinth.com
http://www.myspace.com/helenaselander

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Homestead & Wolfe - Our Times - The Gold Star Tapes (1973-75) (1975)

Homestead & Wolfe was a very obscure folk-harmony group based around the United Methodist Good Samaritan Church in California. The songs were recorded between 1973-75 and released with few copies. The album was almost forgotten until it was reissued in 2004. Comprised of two female vocals, one male vocal with superb male and female harmonies throughout. The group performed original material in a rich, melodic folk-rock-country style that is well executed, as well as earnest and personal.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 47:01
Genre: Folk
CD reissue: 2004
Quality: 256 Kbps
Official website: NA

The Gentle Soul - The Gentle Soul (1968)

The Gentle Soul were a Californian duo consisting of Rick Stanley and Pamela Polland both on vocals. Their acoustic songs are a a good vibe folk with some rock and psychedelic elements. Very sweet.

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 60:20
Genre: Folk
CD reissue: 2003
Quality: 256 Kbps
Official website: http://www.pamelapolland.com

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The Fool - The Fool (1968)

This England-based Dutch group delievers a mixture of traditional/medieval folk, influencied by English folk group Incredible String Band with bagpipes and other odd instruments and psychedelic flower power. There are a male and two female vocals (Marijke Kooer and Josje Leeger).

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 39:43
Genre: Psychedelic Folk
CD reissue: 1998
Quality: 128 Kbps
Official website: NA

Ella Fitzgerald - Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book (1959)

Worthless to say that Ella Fitzgerald is the greatest jazz singer ever. Supported by Nelson Riddle Orchestra, this songbook was the most ambitious she ever made, recording seven albums during 1959. This reissue is a 3CDs Box Set collection including all originial songs plus some bonus tracks.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 3:12:25
Genre: Vocal Jazz
CD reissue: 1998
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.ellafitzgeraldfoundation.org/

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Discus - ...tot licht! (2003)

This multi-instrumental band has an incredible range of influences such as jazz, prog rock, pop, classical, heavy metal. The songs are all very experimental, but each song itself is a diferent experience. As far I got, there are five male and two female vocals. It's great, but I won't recommend to beginners.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English, Indonesian
Runtime: 69:16
Genre: Avant-garde Prog Rock
Quality: 128 Kbps
Official website: http://www.discusprog.com

CMU - Space Cabaret (1972)

CMU is acronym for Contemporary Music Unit. The music is symphonic and spacey kind of prog rock with some psychedelic/folk-influences and male and female vocals in charge of Larraine Odell.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 41:38
Genre: Psychedelic/Space Rock
CD reissue: 2006
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

Babe Ruth - First Base (1972)

"First Base was British hard rock group Babe Ruth's biggest success, both in terms of popular and critical acclaim. This LP defined an interesting junction between hard rock and progressive rock. The two driving forces behind this album were guitarist Alan Shackloc, who wrote most of the material, and vocalist Janita Haan, who came out as the perfect balance between Janis Joplin and Robert Plant. The album contained "The Mexican," the band's classic song which also includes a theme by western soundtrack composer Ennio Morricone ("Per Qualche Dollaro in Piu"). With its long songs (six to eight minutes) and lush arrangements, First Base seduced both the hard rock and the progressive rock crowds." (AMG review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 42:03
Genre: Hard/Prog Rock
CD reissue: 1995
Quality: 128 Kbps
Official website: http://www.baberuthband.com
http://www.myspace.com/baberuthband

Art Bears - Hopes and Fears (1978)

Art Bears emerged from the ashes of Henry Cow. This album consisted of Henry Cow songs plus new material recorded later to complete the album. Their music is very experimental with atmospheric and electronic elements. This is my fourth post related to Dagmar Krause (see also I.D. Company, Slapp Happy and Henry Cow).

Basic information:

Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 48:30
Genre: Rock in Opposition/Avant-garde
CD reissue: 1992
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: NA

U.S. Apple Corps - U.S. Apple Corps (1970)

This very rare and obscure album presents a Christian blues rock with nice guitars and psychedelia/acid rock and gospel/soul elements. The powerful female vocals are leaded for an unknown singer. Musically recommended, lyrically it's up to you.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 26:37
Genre: Gospel/Blues Rcok
CD reissue: never reissued
Quality: 320 Kbps (ripped from a LP)
Official website: http://www.bsterlingcd.net/

Tickawinda - Rosemary Lane (1979)

The group released its sole and rare album (only 300 LPs copies were pressed) delivering a traditional folk music, including old songs and own compositions. They have a male and two female vocals (Kath Richmond & Alison Tulloch).

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: British Folk
CD reissue: 2001
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.tickawinda.co.uk/

Stone the Crows - Teenage Licks (1971)

The group had Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant as their discoverer and producer. This last album was their most successful and also marks their switch from the initial bluesy background in favour of hard rock. Maggie Bell's voice is very rough, similar to Janis Joplin's.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Blues/Hard Rock
CD reissue: 2005
Quality: 256 Kbps
Non-official website: http://www.myspace.com/maggietheboys

Rebekka - Phoenix (1982)

"Rebekka introduces brilliant and sophisticated Progressive rock, close to Renaissance or Illusion. This is mainly due to Marion Weldert's wonderful vocals, beauty of the melodies and prominent piano parts. Saxophone, flute and ethnic instruments also lend harmonic richness and originality to its excellent romantic rock. Phoenix (1982) is the reissue of the first album ever released by the German band, treated in the usual Musea manner: complete biography and never-published track from the same recording sessions. To be rediscovered!" (Musea Records review)

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 52:56
Genre: Symphonic Prog Rock
CD reissue: 1993
Quality: 160 Kbps
Official website: NA

Patti Smith Group - Easter (1978)

She was influential in the birth of the US punk movement in mid 70's. She is also famous for writing poetic lyrics. In this album, the lyrics are the same, but musically this is more commercial-sounding reaching mainstream rock audience. Anyway this is a classic album and indispensable for any rock music collection.

Watch one of the her greatest hits "Because the Night", co-written with Bruce Springsteen:


Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 39:44
Genre: Punk Rock
CD reissue: 1990
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.pattismith.net
http://www.myspace.com/pattismith

Olivia Byington - Corra o Risco (1978)

Featuring Brazilian prog rock group A Barca do Sol, the album is the union of Brazilian music, rock, folk, classical and prog elements.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: Portuguese
Runtime: 33:00
Genre: Brazilian Music/Prog Folk
CD reissue: 2002
Quality: 160 Kbps (ripped from a LP)
Official website: http://www.oliviabyington.com.br
http://www.myspace.com/oliviabyington

Nikki and the Corvettes - Nikki and the Corvettes (1980)

Ramones meets The Go-Go's, this is best description. The music is a mixture of 60's style girl group vocals, rockabilly, twangy guitars and teenage pop with plenty of punk rock attitude. The girls are Nikki Corvette (vocals), Sally Dee and Lory Jeri.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 25:38
Genre: Bubblegum/Punk Rock
CD reissue: 2000
Quality: 320 Kbps
Official website: http://www.myspace.com/nikkiandthecorvettes

Magic Carpet - Magic Carpet (1972)

The music is a mixture of British folk and Indian folk with psychedelic influences. This psych-Hindu folk uses sitar, tablas and ragas scales. The gorgeous voice is in charge of Alisha Sufit.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime:
Genre: Psychedelic Folk
CD reissue: 1995
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.magiccarpetrecords.com/
http://www.myspace.com/magiccarpet1972
http://www.alishasufit.com/
http://www.myspace.com/alishasufit

Linda Perhacs - Parallelograms (1970)

The album is a singular piece of intimate folk-based songs with a strong psychedelic edge featuring percussion, saxophone, flute and harmonica. Linda's voice is very sweet and soared. This is stunning, highly recommended.

Basic information:
Origin:
Language: English
Runtime: 41:15
Genre: Psychedelic Folk
CD reissue: 1999
Quality: 192 Kbps
Official website: http://www.lindaperhacs.com/

http://www.myspace.com/lindaperhacsdeliciousrain

http://youtube.com/profile?user=lindaperhacs